What is the cheapest way to get from British Museum to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from British Museum to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from British Museum to Balham?

The fastest way to get from British Museum to Balham is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between British Museum and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych / Bush House and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between British Museum and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Road station station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from British Museum to Balham?

The distance between British Museum and Balham is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

How do I travel from British Museum to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from British Museum to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from British Museum to Balham?

The subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the British Museum to Balham bus from?

British Museum to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Aldwych / Bush House station.

Where do I catch the British Museum to Balham train from?

British Museum to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Tottenham Court Road station.

Where does the British Museum to Balham bus arrive?

British Museum to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Balham Station.

Where does the British Museum to Balham train arrive?

British Museum to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.

Can I drive from British Museum to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between British Museum to Balham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from British Museum to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20451+ hotels available in Balham.

British Museum to Balham - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from British Museum to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
28 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Stationbus N155
50 min
£1–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from British Museum to Balhamtaxi 6.2 mi
20 min
£29–35
Drive 6.2 mi
1. Drive from British Museum to Balhamcar 6.2 mi
20 min
£2–3

British Museum to Balham by foot and subway

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between British Museum, England and Balham, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Station hourly. Tickets cost £1–40 and the journey takes 36 min.

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